Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World. Some of the enslaved took the next step. Running away from the sugar plantations, or attacking them in force, was another kind of statement. When the enslaved Africans could not stand their lives anymore, they risked everything to run or to fight. There was just one way for the owners to silence their workers: by making the price of flight or rebellion too high. Spreading terror was the job of the overseer. How does the author’s use of the word silence affect the tone? Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the mill owners wanted a quiet workplace. Silence has a positive connotation, indicating that quiet workers are productive workers. Silence has a negative connotation, indicating that the owners would not tolerate protests. Silence has a positive connotation, indicating that enslaved people took part in wordless protests.

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

In 150 words, explain what northup (in twelve years a slave) could have done to prevent being kidnapped by hamilton and brown.

Theme is question 26 options: the way the story is presented. overarching ideas that are presented in the story. the author�s message that he or she is communicating to readers. the way the story makes the reader feel.